The public relations officer of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Emergency Department announced the attack of a 38-year-old man by a bear collar in Kohrang city and said: After receiving initial treatment from the 115 pre-hospital emergency forces, the injured person was transferred to Imam Sajjad Hospital for further treatment and to receive rabies vaccine.
Abbas Bahraini announced this news on Friday night and added: Following the incident, experts from the 115 emergency department of Kohrang city arrived at the scene and after assessing the condition of the injured, they performed the necessary initial treatment and care measures.
According to the provincial emergency public relations report, he continued: After performing the initial measures, the injured was transferred to the medical center to continue the treatment process.
Referring to the possibility of transmission of rabies after encountering wild animals, the public relations officer of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari emphasized the necessity of immediate follow-up of preventive measures and said: “Washing the wound area and receiving vaccines and anti-rabies serum if needed are of particular importance.”
Bahraini advised the citizens to refrain from approaching and provoking wild animals if they encounter them.
He added: In case of any bites or scratches caused by animals, it is necessary to immediately wash the affected area with soap and water for 15 minutes and the person should go to medical centers to receive rabies prevention and treatment services.
Kohrang city is located 90 kilometers from Shahrekord, the capital of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province.
